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  • Page 1 The Hutch Climbing Frame Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Parts List for 6ft Tower Item Description Image Quantity Number 3m post cut at 40° angle 1.5m Tube Slide 6 x 60 Screws 1575mm post...
  • Page 3 1755mm x 1170 mm roof panel 6” x 1” small board for roof 6” x 1” large board for roof 1755mm x 1755mm base 1575mm x 3” x 1.5” timber...
  • Page 4 1755mm 3” x 1.5” timber Railings 4 (3 open, 1 closed as standard) 1 Tall open Railing for Tube Slide Open Railing Closed Railing Decking screws...
  • Page 5 200mm index screws 120mm screws Slide Screw covers...
  • Page 6 Parts List for 8ft x 6ft Platform with Playhouse Item Description Image Quantity Number Railings 1575mm 1280mm 420mm 2830mm 1013mm 3m post 2 (one cut at 60° with a angle 32mm hole pre- drilled) 10ft 1 (holes monkey pre- bars drilled for swing hooks)
  • Page 7 Fascia Boards 3300mm post 1735mm post...
  • Page 8 2650mm 3 (2 with post a piece of 3” x 1.5” secured to it) 1575mm post 2830mm x 1 (in 2 1755mm parts) base (Bottom Base) 1755mm x 3” x 1.5”...
  • Page 9 2650mm x 3” x 1.5” Decking Approx. screws 200mm index screws 120mm screws Sides for playhouse + side and bottom trims...
  • Page 10 Front for playhouse Rear for playhouse Set of Steps...
  • Page 11 Roof 2 roof Panels + panels felt for playhouse 3 sheets of felt M10 swing 6 (as hook standard, depends on swing choices) Finials...
  • Page 12 Swing 3 as (varies standard depending customers choice) Screw covers 420mm Post...
  • Page 13 2830mm x 1 (in 2 1755mm parts) Top Base Bench Top Picnic Table-Top...
  • Page 14 Loose Timber (to secure to railings to support seats and picnic table) 540mm post with 3” x 1.5” secured to 240mm post with 3” x 1.5” secured to...
  • Page 15 20mm felt 1 bag nails 16mm Cargo Rope U-Nails Approx.30 2580mm posts...
  • Page 16 2830mm decking boards 3m x 3” x 1.5”...
  • Page 17 Parts List for Octagonal Base Item Description Image Quantity Number Half Base 6 x 60 screws Rock Wall...
  • Page 18 3m post 3m x 3” x.5” 1065mm 3” x 3” support...
  • Page 19 1245mm 3” x 3” support cut at 45° at both ends 2820mm post Set of steps Screw Approx. Covers...
  • Page 20 Railings 8 (4 @ 1065mm, 1245mm) Open Railing Closed Railing Decking Approx. screws 200mm Approx. index screws...
  • Page 21 120mm Approx. screws Fireman’s Pole...
  • Page 22 Parts List for Rope Bridges & Accessories Item Description Image Quantity Number 2450mm x 3” x 1.5” Doubled 600mm x 3” x 1.5” Doubled 1200mm x 3” x 1.5” Doubled...
  • Page 23 3900mm x 3” x 1.5” Doubled 2580mm Posts 420mm Posts 600mm x 600mm Base...
  • Page 24 Beige Rope 2 @ 10ft 2 @ 6ft 2 @ 14ft Green Netting 2 @ 8ft 2 @ 4ft 2 @ 14ft Decking Boards Screw Covers Decking Approx. screws...
  • Page 25 200mm index screws 120mm screws Telescope Steering Wheel...
  • Page 26 Periscope Pirates Wheel Small U- Approx. Nails...
  • Page 27 Large U- Approx. Nails 3m x 3” x 1.5” 1575mm Doubled up for Rope Bridge...
  • Page 28 Tools needed: • Cordless drill • Handsaw • Spirit Level • Hammer • Shovel • Stepladder • Pencil • Measuring tape • 10mm Hex bit • PZ 2 Drill Bit Ground Preparation 1. Lay out the bases, slides and the 3m monkey bar in the position that you intend the climbing frame to be placed.
  • Page 30 Assembly Instructions for 6ft Tower All components needed during the assembly are numbered with reference to the parts list, please refer back to the parts list to ensure you are assembling the correct components for each step. Step 1: ‘H-Frame’ Assembly •...
  • Page 31 Step 3: • Make a mark 2400mm (2.4m) from the top of both 3m posts. If your frame has a picnic or sandpit picnic table, add a second mark to each post 2100mm down from the top of the post •...
  • Page 32 Step 4: • Place another 1755mm 3” x 1.5” timber on the 40° angle on the top of the post and screw into place using the 65mm decking screws • Steps 3 and 4 strengthen the H-frame structure, without this additional support at the top and bottom, the frame will twist once it is lifted up Step 5: •...
  • Page 33 Step 6: (Requires heavy lifting, please use at least 2 people) • Lift both ‘H’-frames into the holes that have been cut out in the ground • Make sure the ‘H’-frames are orientated correctly (to ensure that the roof will be able to rest on the tops) Step 7: •...
  • Page 34 Step 8: Base Assembly • The structure should now be able to stand on its own • Lift the base and place it onto the two horizontal posts. The 3” x 1.5” base supports should sit onto the horizontal posts •...
  • Page 35 Step 9: Railings Assembly • There are 4 railings per tower. The open ones are typically for the rope bridge and slides. Ensure to fit the railings in their correct positions depending on the desired layout of the frame. They should fit tightly into place between the upright posts and on the base •...
  • Page 36 • For the two sides with 4” x 4” posts with the 3” x 1.5” base supports sitting on them, the decking screws should be screwed in from beneath at an angle between each of the 3” x 1.5” base supports Step 10: •...
  • Page 37 Step 11: • Repeat steps 9 and 10 for each railing. Ensure you secure the tall open railing in the position where you want the tube slide.
  • Page 38 Step 12: Roof Assembly • Place one of the 1755mm x 1170mm roof panels directly onto the ground (so that the shingled part is facing downwards) • Using the ‘v’ boards provided assemble the two roof panels together using decking screws...
  • Page 39 Step 13: • Lift the roof onto the climbing frame and ensure it is positioned evenly on all sides before securing the roof to the top of the post using 2 x decking screws for each 2” x 1” support of the roof panel •...
  • Page 40 Step 14: Slide Assembly • Using two 6 x 60 screws, secure the slide to the bottom timber of an open railing through the pre-drilled holes in the slide...
  • Page 41 Step 15: Tube Slide Assembly • Follow tube slide instruction manual from the supplier to assembly and the secure to the tall railing of the frame.
  • Page 42 Assembly Instructions for 8ft x 6ft Platform with Playhouse All components needed during the assembly are numbered with reference to the parts list, please refer back to the parts list to ensure you are assembling the correct components for each step. Step 1: Platform H-Frame Assembly •...
  • Page 43 Step 2: • Using the 1755mm 3” x 1.5” timber and using the 60mm decking screws screw the timber to the frame (this is to strengthen the H-frame structure, without this additional support at the bottom the frame will twist once it is lifted up)
  • Page 44 Step 3: • Repeat the above steps for the second H-frame, only this time use the 1735mm vertical posts.
  • Page 45 Step 4: Base assembly (requires heavy lifting, please use at least 3 people) • The first step will be to position and pack your floor so that it is level and is not sagging or bouncing in any places when someone stands on it. This will be made easier if your ground is flat and fairly level.
  • Page 46 Step 5: Securing the H-Frames Together • To ensure that the base fits into place use the 2650mm x 3" x 1.5” timber provided to connect the two ‘H’-frames together • The structure should now be able to stand on its own...
  • Page 47 Step 6: • Secure the 2650mm posts (with the 3” x 1.5” secured to it) to the H-frames using two 200mm index screws into each 32mm hole. Ensure the 3” x 1.5” timbers are on the top and they should be flush with the top of the 1735mm post...
  • Page 48 Step 7: • Secure a 1575mm post to the middle of the 2650mm posts using two index screws into each of the 32mm holes...
  • Page 49 Step 8: Top Base Assembly (requires heavy lifting, please use at least 3 people) • Lift the base and set into its place, with the 3” x 1.5” base supports resting on the three 1575mm posts, the base with no cut outs is for the small H-frame •...
  • Page 50 Step 9: • You can now remove the lower H-frame supports that were added in steps 2 & 5.
  • Page 51 Step 10: Platform Extension Assembly • Secure the remaining 2650mm post between the two 2580mm posts using 2 x 200mm index screws through the predrilled holes. (If these aren’t predrilled you will need to drill 32mm diameter holes approx. 20mm deep).
  • Page 52 Step 11: Platform Extension Assembly • Dig holes where the 2580mm posts will go into the ground and use 4 x 420mm posts to secure the 2650mm & 2580mm posts to the platform. You may need to drill 32mm holes as before and use 2 x 200mm index screws into each hole to secure.
  • Page 53 Step 12: Platform Extension Assembly • Secure the 2830mm decking boards to the 420mm posts using decking screws. These may have to be trimmed to fit...
  • Page 54 Step 13: Railings Assembly • The railings are now ready to be put into their respective slots. • The ‘double’ timbers on the side-rails should be on top and the single timber should be at the bottom • Secure the bottom rail to the base using decking screws and to the vertical posts using two 120mm screws into each 32mm pre-drilled hole...
  • Page 55 Step 14: Making the Opening for the Downstairs Area • Using 1575mm posts, cut it to fit tightly into the middle hole you have dug and the bottom of the 4” x 4” support of the 1 floor. Use decking screws to secure the 1575mm posts to the horizontal 2650mm posts at an angle...
  • Page 56 Step 15: Bottom Railings Assembly • The first step is to drill 32mm holes in line with the centre of the top and bottom of the railings for the 120mm screws on the four corner upright posts. Secure the top and bottom of the rails with 120mm screws just like the other railings, and use decking screws to secure the bottom timber of the railings to the decking floor •...
  • Page 57 Step 16: Playhouse Assembly • Once the railings are in place you can start to assemble the playhouse. The playhouse comes in 6 pieces, 4 walls and 2 roof panels • Add all 4 walls and screw into place using decking screws. The studs should line up flush to the outside of the base for the back wall and one side wall, the front wall which will sit tight to the two side walls and the other side wall should sit on the join between the base and base extension.
  • Page 58 Step 17: Roof Assembly • Now add the roof panels and screw down using the 40mm chipboard and 65mm decking screws.
  • Page 59 Step 18: Securing the playhouse to the platform • Once the playhouse is complete, screw decking screws up through the 8ft x 6ft base into the supports of the playhouse base • Also screw decking screws from the inside of the playhouse into the railings to make the railings and playhouse secure...
  • Page 60 Step 19: Finishing the Playhouse • Add the Fascia, Finials and trims • All that remains is nailing down the felt supplied onto the roof (with the 20mm roof nails supplied)
  • Page 61 Step 20: Monkey Bar Module Assembly • Lay out the 2 posts on a flat surface • Attach the 420mm post to the top of the posts as shown, using the 200mm screws. Please ensure that the 420mm post is flush with the cut on the top of each 3m post...
  • Page 62 Step 21: • Measure down from the top of the ‘A’ post 900mm to both posts and place a piece of 3” x 1.5” that was used for the lower H-frame supports and secure using decking screws • Cut the 3” x 1.5” timber so that it is flush on both sides of the A-frame...
  • Page 63 Step 22: • Place each swing hook through the pre-drilled holes of the 3m monkey bar post, secure using the appropriate spanner...
  • Page 64 Step 23: • Now the tricky part. The ‘A’-frame is designed to be at an 82° angle (i.e it is not at 90 degrees to the ground) • The ‘A’-frame should be then lined up to the centre of the frame •...
  • Page 65 Step 24: • Ensure that the monkey bar is flush with the A-frame and is overhanging either side the same distance • Use the 200mm screws provided to screw the monkey bars to the 3m posts of the A-frame, and the 120mm screws to screw down into the 420mm post •...
  • Page 66 Step 25: • Place the 3m 3” x 1.5” timber provided at a height of approximately 200mm from the ground to the bottom of the timber • Secure them in place using the decking screws provided • Cut the 3” x 1.5” flush with the A-frame posts...
  • Page 67 Step 26: Cargo Net Assembly • The height and width of the squares are approximately 300mm apart. Make a mark of these points on the 2 posts and the 3” x 1.5”. Best way to do this is to measure the distance between the 3”...
  • Page 68 Step 27: • Attach your chosen swings to the swing hooks.
  • Page 69 Step 28: Steps Assembly • The steps might have to be cut or dug into place (depending on the slope of your surface) • They are secured using decking screws through the top and sides of the steps into the base of the tower.
  • Page 70 Step 29: Picnic Table Assembly • The 540mm 4” x 4” with the 3” x 1.5” screwed to it is for the picnic table leg. This need to be screwed down with decking screws to the underside of the table-top keeping the 3” x 1.5” timber tight to the side of the 3”...
  • Page 71 Step 31: • Secure the three pieces of loose timber to the railings in the desired location. Secure them using decking screws and ensure that the timber is at the correct height for the seats and picnic table to rest horizontally on and be secured to...
  • Page 72 Step 32: • Place the picnic table on the timber screwed to the railings and ensure that the table-top is horizontal. Once this is done, use decking screws to secure the table-top to the timber secured to the railings...
  • Page 73 Step 33: • Use decking screws to secure the 4” x 4” post to the base...
  • Page 74 Step 34: • Repeat the previous two steps to secure the picnic table seats to the railings and to the floor...
  • Page 75 Assembly Instructions for Octagonal Base All components needed during the assembly are numbered with reference to the parts list, please refer back to the parts list to ensure you are assembling the correct components for each step. Step 1: • Once the ground prep is done, the next step will be to secure one of the 1065mm x 3”...
  • Page 76 Step 2: • Repeat the previous step for all 1065mm x 3” x 3” supports. • NOTE: One 3” x 3” support should be secured 75mm below the others and you may need to drill 32mm holes to do this. The reason for this is so the rope bridge supports can sit on top of this 3”...
  • Page 77 Step 3: • Secure the 2820mm posts to two of the 3m upright posts using 2 x 200mm index screws through each 32mm predrilled hole. If these holes aren’t predrilled, then you should drill them 35mm below the other predrilled holes.
  • Page 78 Step 4: • At this stage you can lift the frame into the holes that have be dug in the ground. This require heavy lifting, please use at least 2 people for this! Ensure the post where the rope bridge will secure to the 8ft x 6ft platform is 2160mm away from the 8ft x 6ft platform. Step 5: •...
  • Page 79 Step 6: • Secure the angled 3” x 3” supports ensuring they are the secured at the same height as the other 3” x 3” supports. Use 2 x 200mm index screws to secure to each post, the index screws will need to be angled in order to secure the posts.
  • Page 80 Step 7: Base Assembly • Lift the half bases onto the horizontal posts and fit the cut outs around the vertical posts. Use 120mm screws to screw through the base decking, 3” x 1.5” base supports and into the 2 x 2820mm horizontal posts. You should also use decking screws to secure the base decking to the 3”...
  • Page 81 Step 8: Installing your railings • Ensure that the correct railings are going in the right openings of the base depending on the position you want each module to be. Go around and drill your 32mm holes on the outsides of all the posts, in line with the centre of the top of each railing.
  • Page 83 Step 9: Steps Assembly • The steps might have to be cut or dug into place (depending on the slope of your surface) • They are secured using decking screws through the top and sides of the steps into the base of the tower.
  • Page 84 Step 10: Rock Wall Assembly • The rock wall is typically made slightly longer than required to allow for a slope • Place the rock wall against the top of a closed railing • Measure the amount you may have to take off the bottom of the rock wall •...
  • Page 85 Step 11: Fireman’s Pole Assembly • Place the fireman’s pole into its position and mark the position that it will go into the ground, which will be the centre of the railing and out the same distance as the turn in the pole itself •...
  • Page 86 Assembly Instructions for Rope Bridges & Accessories Step 1: • Secure 2 x 420mm posts to the 2580mm posts using 2 x 200mm index screws through the predrilled holes.
  • Page 87 Step 2: • Secure the 600mm x 600mm base to the 420mm posts using 120mm screws.
  • Page 88 Step 3: • Repeat step 1 for the other 4 x 2580mm posts and the other 2 x 420mm posts. Step 4: • Dig holes for all 8 of these uprights 300mm deep by 300mm in diameter in the positions shown below.
  • Page 89 Step 5: • Once the concrete has dried you should use the 1200mm doubled up 3” x 1.5” to make the bridge between the 8ft x 6ft tower and the 600mm x 600mm platform. • Ensure the doubled up 3” x 1.5” is supported underneath by the 600mm doubled up 3” x 1.5”...
  • Page 90 Step 7: • Add the decking boards and secure using 65mm screws. • Attach the rope and safety netting, you will need to thread the beige rope in and out of the green netting at one side the whole way through. Copy this for both lengths of rope and netting •...
  • Page 91 Step 8: • Follow the previous steps to assemble the rope bridge linking the 8ft x 6ft platform and the octagonal platform. The 2450mm doubled up timbers will be used this time and will be supported undeath by the 3” x 3” supports from the octagonal frame and a 600mm doubled up timber will need secured to the 8ft x 6ft platform to support the 2450mm timbers.
  • Page 92 Maintaining Your Climbing Frame My climbing frame has been installed, what do I do next? A: If your climbing frame was installed in a grassed area the installers have concreted the frame into the ground. They have left a small exposed hole, where the posts have been sunk into the ground. The reason this has been done is to allow the concrete to set overnight.